World Cup

USWNT hopes diverse squad will inspire underrepresented girls

The U.S. women's national team has made strides in becoming more inclusive, and the diverse squad heading to the World…

2 years ago

FIFA opts out of rainbow armband for Women’s World Cup

FIFA has again opted out of using the rainbow armband for the 2023 Women's World Cup, instead choosing a multicolored…

2 years ago

Megan Rapinoe, Rose Lavelle address injury concerns as World Cup nears

Lavelle and Rapinoe, who each scored in the 2019 final against the Netherlands, have been nursing knee and calf injuries,…

2 years ago

Sofia Huerta on World Cup debut at age 30: ‘I have a lot of perseverance’

Sofia Huerta knows her selection to the USWNT roster for the 2023 World Cup tells a story of dedication and…

2 years ago

Not good enough! Nearly a third of players in Women’s World Cup qualification were not paid

Hundreds of players in the women's game went unpaid during the World Cup qualifying rounds, a leading players' union has…

2 years ago

Women’s World Cup could keep Washington D.C. bars open 24 hours

Sebastian Salazar predicts the USWNT World Cup roster and believes coach Vlatko Andonovski has tough decisions to make ahead of…

2 years ago

Why losing Sauerbrunn will hurt the USWNT’s World Cup quest

Becky Sauerbrunn speaks to ESPN about her evolving role with the USWNT, which after an injury will be unfilled at…

2 years ago

FIFA agrees to Women’s World Cup TV deal for major European nations

The Women's World Cup will be broadcast in Britain, Spain, France, Germany and Italy after governing body FIFA extended its…

2 years ago

Fifpro says players were placed at risk during Women’s World Cup qualifiers

Players were placed at risk during qualifying for next month’s Women’s World Cup by a lack of medical support and…

2 years ago

Women’s World Cup players will receive $30K each, winners get $270K

Every player at the Women's World Cup will be paid at least $30,000 by FIFA, and the 23 players in…

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